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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.32, 276.36 and 133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.32, 276.36 and 133.90 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.32 : 276.36 = 133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.32/276.36 = 133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.32x = 276.36 × 133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.32x = 37,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,004.60/200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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